To access the Bacherlor's degree course in Design, it is necessary to successfully pass the admission test, after the online pre-registration.
| Online pre-registration terms | Publication of interview schedule | Graphic test and interviews | Publication of admission ranking list | Enrolment terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From 20 February to 26 April 2026 | By 28 April 2026 | 29 April 2026 | 05 May 2026 | From 05 May to 17 May 2026 |
| From 18 May to 12 July 2026 | By 14 July 2026 | 15 July 2026 | 20 July 2026 | From 20 July to 30 July 2026 |
| From 31 July to 30 August 2026 | By 31 August 2026 | 01 September 2026 | 07 September 2026 | From 07 September to 17 September 2026 |
The admission test will take place at the headquarters of the Degree Course, Antico Monastero Santa Chiara – Contrada Omerelli, 20 47890 – San Marino Città.
ADMISSION TEST
Interviews will take place according to the schedule.
Candidates must present themselves for identification procedures at 09.00 a.m. on the day of the test bringing the following documents:
- Valid identity document ;
- Receipt of the payment of the €50,00 pre-registration fee.
Any disabilities and/or specific learning disorders must be reported during the pre-registration process, attaching appropriate certification. Candidates will be contacted by the Inclusion Service representatives to receive information regarding compensatory tools and measures (inclusione@unirsm.sm).
The interview schedule will be published on this page by the deadline shown in the table.
Admission test
The admission test consists of:
- a the graphic conceptualization test through drawing, lasting 90 minutes;
- a online motivational interview with the candidate aimed at verifying the candidate's skills, interest and aptitude for design issues. The interviews will take place following the graphic test, according to the schedule published on the University's website and updated based on the candidates actually present.
To support the graphic test and the motivational interview, we suggest reading at least one of the proposed texts:
- Bruno Munari, One Thing Leads to Another, Laterza
- Bruno Munari, Artist and Designer, Laterza
- Alberto Bassi, Design. Designing Everyday Objects, Il Mulino
During the graphic test, candidates are not allowed to communicate with each other, or to get in touch with others, except with members of the Committee or the Secretariat. Consultation of textbooks, notes or other digital and/or analogue sources is not permitted. Candidates who do not compy will be excluded from the test.
Assessment
The final evaluation of the test consists of:
- maximum 40 points for the graphic conceptualization test;
- maximum 60 points for the interview.
In case of equal evaluation, the younger candidate will be given priority in the ranking.
The evaluation takes into account the following criteria:
- evaluation of the graphic test: coherence with the proposed theme and
conceptualization ability (50%), graphic representation skills (20%), personal interpretation ability (30%); - evaluation of the interview: curriculum vitae, possible analogue and/or digital portfolio, presentation skills, communication effectiveness (33%), ability to argue interests (33%) and motivations for undertaking design studies (34%).
The minimum passing score is set at 25/100.
Candidates whose mother tongue is not Italian must demonstrate during the interview that they possess adequate Italian language skills.
The admission ranking list will be published on Enrollment page by the deadline shown in the table.